Dr. Murphy learns being a good doctor means having patience as he struggles to deal with residents on ABC’s The Good Doctor season four episode four. “Not the Same” will air on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 10pm ET/PT.
The cast of season four includes Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Antonia Thomas as Dr. Claire Browne, Hill Harper as Dr. Marcus Andrews, and Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman. Christina Chang plays Dr. Audrey Lim, Fiona Gubelmann is Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee is Dr. Alex Park and Paige Spara stars as Lea Dilallo.
Episode four guest stars include Brian Marc as Dr. Enrique Guerin, Bria Samone Henderson as Dr. Jordan Allen, Noah Galvin as Dr. Asher Wolke, Summer Brown as Dr. Olivia Jackson, and Adam Beach as Billy Carr. The episode was directed by Sarah Wayne Callies from a script by David Hoselton and Adam Scott Weissman.
“Not the Same” Plot: Dr. Morgan Reznik and Dr. Shaun Murphy’s pregnant patient with twins is having pain and they are forced to grapple with a decision no one wants to make. Meanwhile, Shaun asks Lea to move back in despite her reservations.
Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, continues to use his extraordinary medical gifts at St. Bonaventure Hospital’s surgical unit. As his friendships deepen, Shaun tackles the world of dating for the first time and continues to work harder than he ever has before, navigating his environment to prove to his colleagues that his talents as a surgeon will save lives.
Freddie Highmore, Fiona Gubelmann, and Jasmine Ashanti in ‘The Good Doctor’ season 4 episode 4 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Summer Brown, Bria Samone Henderson, and Jasmine Ashanti in season 4 episode 4 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)A scene from season 4 episode 4 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Brian Marc, Noah Galvin, and Antonia Thomas in season 4 episode 4 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Will Yun Lee, Adam Beach and Antonia Thomas in season 4 episode 4 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Freddie Highmore in the “Not the Same” episode (ABC/Jeff Weddell)
ABC’s Big Sky wastes no time jumping into the action, debuting on November 17, 2020 with one of the most compelling premiere episodes of a primetime broadcast TV drama in recent years. Big Sky rivals the best of what premium cable networks have to offer and should become your new Tuesday night obsession.
The series is based on the novels by C.J. Box and focuses on life in a small Montana town. The first episode sets up the key players and reveals the brutal kidnappings at the heart of season one. Episode one dives headfirst into the belly of the beast, revealing details about the show’s protagonists and villains that immediately draw us in and make viewers feel invested in their stories.
Vikings’ Katheryn Winnick plays Jenny Hoyt, an ex-cop who’s in the middle of a messy domestic situation. Kylie Bunbury (When They See Us) and Ryan Phillippe (Shooter) play Cassie Dewell and Cody Hoyt, respectively, two private detectives charged with finding two missing teenage sisters who never made it to their destination in town. Cody’s also Jenny’s estranged husband and Cassie’s the third side of a complicated romantic triangle.
The cast of season one also includes Natalie Alyn Lind and Jade Pettyjohn as the missing teens; Brian Geraghty as Ronald Pergman, a trucker with mommy issues; Jesse James Keitel as Jerrie, a hooker at the wrong place at the wrong time; and John Carroll Lynch as Sheriff Rick Legarski, a local cop called on to lend a hand finding the girls.
Dark secrets are revealed in the series’ first hour and commenting on more than the briefest plot description would run the risk of revealing a potential spoiler. It is acceptable to disclose that based on the first episode, Big Sky isn’t going to pull any punches and really pushes broadcast TV boundaries.
Katheryn Winnick stars in ‘Big Sky’ season 1 (ABC/Darko Sikman)
Emmy Award winner David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies, The Practice) steers the series as showrunner and writer, and he fashions complex, realistic lives for each of his main characters. Big Sky’s loaded with first-rate actors and Kelley and writer Annakate Chappell have crafted powerful female characters leading the way. Winnick and Bunbury are a terrific combo on screen, portraying Jenny and Cassie as intelligent women whose strength comes from within and who aren’t reliant on any of the series’ assorted male characters.
During a Q&A following a special virtual premiere screening, Winnick noted, “It’s really a show with female empowerment, not only on-screen but off-screen as well.”
The remote small-town setting conjures a feeling of isolation, adding to the intensity of the unfolding events. And when you think you’ve figured out who to follow on this journey, the story takes unexpected twists and turns.
Big Sky’s a stylish thriller featuring an incredible cast. It ventures into dark and disturbing territory, compelling the viewer to come along for the ride. As series star Kylie Bunbury advised, “Come for the thrills, stay for the characters.”
Margaret (Kim Cattrall) has found another way to rake in money from her flock as Fox’s Filthy Rich season one episode eight begins. She announces the launch of Praise Per View which will apparently be the streaming home of Antonio’s big fight. Antonio “Warrior for Christ” Rivera will be making his dream come true in front of half a million subscribers who signed up immediately after the subscription service’s launch.
Becky (Olivia Macklin) helps Ginger (Melia Kreiling) pick out a house for Ginger and her mom, Tina. The sparks are still flying but neither are openly admitting what’s going on between them. Becky, however, does confess Eric never really loved her.
Meanwhile, Eugene (Gerald McRaney) is telling his story – and that of the 1820 club – to reporter Luke Taylor (Cranston Johnson). He reveals there are 1820 chapters all over the place but doesn’t understand why Luke’s mapping of the Louisiana organization’s members includes Margaret. Still, Eugene believes his plane crash was an accident while Luke seems to be pointing the finger at Reverend Paul.
Yopi (Alanna Ubach) works on assuring Antonio (Benjamin Levy Aguilar) that he’ll be allowed to win the second fight but has to throw his first. Don Bouchard’s son Brett joins them to introduce Antonio’s opponent, the Chechen Bear. He goes over the plan, including when Antonio should throw the fight.
Rose joins them with the outfit she made Antonio for the fight. It turns out Brett is Rose’s ex-fiancé who slept with all of her bridesmaids. Brett seems to miss being with Rose, but Rose is happy to be done with her cheating ex.
Eric (Corey Cott), Margaret, and Franklin (Steve Harris) speak with Reverend Paul (Aaron Lazar) and Don Bouchard (Kenny Alfonso), and Eric’s concerned about Luke’s investigation. Eric believes they need to open the books, get ahead of the story, and admit to past corruption. He also declares he’s upping the money going to the missions from 20% to 50%. This pisses off Don who threatens to pull all his money.
Rose (Aubrey Dollar) catches sight of Fake Jason/Real Mark (Mark L. Young) hanging out with Veronica and assumes they’re together, romantically. A short while later Mark finds some alone time with Rose and confesses Veronica’s his mom. Rose is, understandably, confused. She can’t believe her dad had an affair with “Aunt Veronica.” Rose reminds Mark he’s lying to Veronica, and he hits back saying it’s pretty much the same lie he’s been telling the whole time – a lie she was fine in helping to spread while concealing their own relationship.
Margaret’s the next to confide in Rose, telling her she’s proud she’s taken control of her life. Rose seems a little off, but she blows it off as just being tired from working on her clothing line.
Back at the motel, Rachel (Aqueela Zoll) has the girls organized and ready at their computers to make bets on Antonio’s fight as soon as they receive the go-ahead from Yopi. They’ll be betting a total of $6 million on the fight.
And speaking of the fight, Antonio doesn’t make weight. Yopi reminds everyone Antonio has an hour to lose it before being disqualified.
Rose learns from a PA announcement that her clothing line will be sold exclusively via Sunny Club. That used to be her dream, but she informs her mom that’s no longer what she wants. Ginger’s set up meetings with buyers and she’ll be looking for other outlets as well.
Margaret changes the subject and asks if Rose is pregnant.
A short while later Ginger arrives with a pregnancy test. Rose assures her mom it will come back negative.
It doesn’t. Rose is pregnant!
Margaret calls it a blessing and assumes the father’s Brett. Rose doesn’t correct her and asks her mom for some time to think. When she’s alone with Ginger, Rose breaks down and calls herself stupid for allowing this to happen. Rose isn’t sure what to do next and needs alone time.
Reverend Paul snags Jason away from Brett who’s just asked him to put in a good word with his sister. Paul believes Jason’s the future of the 1820 club and with Jason’s shares combined with Don’s they can take back ownership of the Sunshine Network. Jason’s not into the family business and Reverend Paul wants to have his Power of Attorney, threatening to expose Jason for killing his brother, Mark.
After exercise and laxatives, Antonio makes weight and the fight is on.
Margaret confronts Brett and wants him to do right by Rose. Brett reveals he’s not the father and doesn’t know who is.
Becky shocks Eric by asking for a divorce. He blames it on her hormones which earns a threat against his life from Becky. Eric admits neither is happy in this relationship and they’re both making sacrifices. Becky doesn’t think their relationship will be healthy for the baby.
They’re still arguing when Reverend Paul barges in. He calls his sister selfish for wanting a divorce, and then Eric takes responsibility for their problems by admitting to his affair. Becky then confesses she also had an affair and Eric’s blindsided – again.
Reverend Paul suggests they keep this to themselves until after the launch in a week.
Back with the Eugene and Luke storyline, Eugene confirms Hagamond’s role and confesses they use the missions as banks. The missions are the key to the 1820’s criminal activities. And, Eugene has receipts.
Eric calls Rachel and fills her in on the state of his and Becky’s marriage. Eric says he’s heading over to the motel to watch the fight with her.
Ginger confesses to Mark that she knows about him and Rose. As they’re talking Brett barges in and reveals Rose is pregnant.
Mark’s next stop is to visit Rose where he declares he wants the baby. If she doesn’t want to keep it, he suggests she should give it up for adoption. Rose is done with all this advice – she’s making her own choice.
Ginger and Becky have their own relationship talk, and Ginger wants to see where things go moving forward. Becky reveals she left Eric and Ginger offers her motel room as a place to crash. They kiss and agree this relationship is a “possibility.”
Reverend Paul warns Luke to stay away from the Monreaux family. He also lets Luke in on the fact Eric’s cheating on his pregnant wife. Reverend Paul hands Luke ledgers detailing corruption in the Monreaux family for over a decade. He promises he has even more evidence and will hand it over because he thinks there’s a cancer growing on the Sunshine Network.
Rose informs her mom she’s going to New York to have an abortion. Margaret doesn’t take the news well.
Luke encounters Becky and reveals he has a huge story to write. He thinks Becky’s getting away from the Monreaux family just in time before it all goes south.
Hagamond Sheen (Thomas Francis Murphy) watches Becky from the parking lot and talks to himself about the final hour and the Anti-Christ.
Rose informs Ginger she wants to go to New York now before she changes her mind.
Margaret checks in with Antonio before the fight. She tells him to listen to God’s voice and be their Warrior for Christ.
Yopi realizes something’s changed with Antonio immediately prior to the fight. She calls Rachel and tells her to bet all $6 million.
Eugene’s watching the fight on TV at Luke’s place as Luke arrives with the news Reverend Paul paid Eugene’s pilot to crash the plane. Apparently, the pilot was sick and was going to die anyway.
Eugene’s printed out transactions from his shell companies up until the day he died. “I treated my life like a balance sheet. Sins on one side, good works on the other. Never could make them add up though,” says Eugene. He confesses to knowing all about Hagamond’s attacks years ago on both Tina and Yopi. He never went to the police because he enjoyed being rich too much.
Luke suggests Eugene speak with Ginger before the story breaks. He offers to call her to come to his place.
Becky calls Eric and reveals her brother, Reverend Paul, has been talking to Luke. She thinks Paul is setting up Eric and Margaret to take a fall for the 1820 club’s illegal activities.
Mark makes his own big move during the fight. He turns down Reverend Paul’s blackmail offer and outs himself as Mark. He calls the cops on himself before attacking Brett.
Luke leaves a voicemail for Ginger informing her he has big news about her dad. As he hangs up, there’s a knock on his door.
The cage match isn’t going Antonio’s way but as a voiceover of Margaret plays, Antonio takes over the fight. Much to Don and Reverend Paul’s dismay, Antonio comes alive in the ring.
Antonio wins the fight. Yopi rushes into the ring and they hug as Antonio apologizes. She confesses she knew he wasn’t going to throw the fight and bet everything on him to win. They quadrupled their money and now they have Don right where they want him.
She’s got one more move left to play.
Hagamond busts into the motel room where Becky’s hanging out, disconnects the phone and slams her over the head with it.
Ginger and Rose are on the plane heading to New York when Ginger finally listens to her voice mail and hears the message from Luke. Margaret gets on the plane right before take-off and will accompany them to New York.
Over at the hotel, Rachel checks on Antonio’s son, Jesus, who’s sleeping peacefully. She leaves him in the room and encounters Eric in the hallway. He came to say goodbye because he’s trapped in his marriage and will never be free.
Eugene returns from buying flowers for his visit with Ginger to find Luke’s place is roped off, with an ambulance and squad cars in the driveway. Luke’s body is being covered by a sheet as Eugene watches.
Eric, who didn’t leave even though he’s not sure what’s going to happen next, and Rachel are cuddling in bed when they hear someone cry out. Rachel goes to check on Jesus while Eric follows the cries to next door. He finds Becky injured and lying on the floor.
NBC’s just released photos from season five episode four of This Is Us, “Honestly.” Episode four will air on November 17, 2020 at 9pm ET/PT.
Returning cast members include Mandy Moore as Rebecca, Milo Ventimiglia as Jack, Justin Hartley as Kevin, Sterling K. Brown as Randall, and Chrissy Metz as Kate. Susan Kelechi Watson is Beth and Chris Sullivan stars as Toby.
“Honestly” Plot: Malik shadows Randall at work. Kevin struggles to connect with his new movie director. Jack and Rebecca struggle to sleep train their babies.
This Is Us Series Description, Courtesy of NBC:
Everyone has a family. And every family has a story. This Is Us chronicles the Pearson family across the decades: from Jack (Ventimiglia) and Rebecca (Moore) as young parents in the 1980s to their kids (the big three), Kevin (Hartley), Kate (Metz) and Randall (Brown) searching for love and fulfillment in the present day along with Toby (Sullivan) and Beth (Kelechi Watson). This grounded, life-affirming dramedy reveals how the tiniest events in our lives impact who we become, and how the connections we share with each other can transcend time, distance and even death.
Milo Ventimiglia as Jack and Mandy Moore as Rebecca in ‘This Is Us’ season 5 episode 4 (Photo by: NBC)Chrissy Metz as Kate and Chris Sullivan as Toby in “Honestly” (Photo by: NBC)Sterling K. Brown as Randall and Asante Blackk as Malik in season 5 episode 4 (Photo by: NBC)Chris Sullivan as Toby and Chrissy Metz as Kate in season 5 episode 4 (Photo by: NBC)Lonnie Chavis as Randall, Mackenzie Hancsicsak as Kate, and Parker Bates as Kevin (Photo by: NBC)Justin Hartley as Kevin in season 5 episode 4 (Photo by: NBC)Milo Ventimiglia as Jack and Mandy Moore as Rebecca in season 5 episode 4 (Photo by: NBC)
Dick Johnson is Dead earned top honors at the Fifth Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards announced on November 16, 2020. The critically acclaimed documentary took home the Best Documentary Feature and Best Director (Kirsten Johnson) awards, with Melissa Haizlip’s Mr. SOUL! named Best First Documentary Feature.
“We couldn’t be more excited about being able to celebrate such a diverse group of films and filmmakers and subjects this year of all years, on the fifth occasion of the CCDAs, and with 2020 being what it is,” stated Christopher Campbell, President of the Critics Choice Association Documentary Branch. “The world needs this variety of storytelling now more than ever, and all of these documentaries moved us in unique ways. We are proud that we could still support these films and share the best of the best with nonfiction fans. Our only regret is that we couldn’t do so while also honoring the talented artists and their incredible work in person.”
The annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards are voted on by members of the Critics Choice Association and represent outstanding documentaries which were released in theaters, on television, and on digital platforms.
A scene from ‘Dick Johnson is Dead’ (Photo Credit: Barbara Nitke / NETFLIX)
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE Dick Johnson is Dead (Netflix)
BEST DIRECTOR
Kirsten Johnson, Dick Johnson is Dead (Netflix)
BEST FIRST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Melissa Haizlip, Mr. SOUL! (Shoes in the Bed Productions)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Roger Horrocks, My Octopus Teacher (Netflix)
BEST EDITING
Lindy Jankura, Alexis Johnson and Alex Keipper, Totally Under Control (Neon)
BEST SCORE
Marco Beltrami, Brandon Roberts and Buck Sanders, The Way I See It (Focus Features)
BEST NARRATION David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (Netflix)
David Attenborough, Narrator
David Attenborough, Writer
BEST ARCHIVAL DOCUMENTARY MLK/FBI (Field of Vision/IFC Films)
BEST HISTORICAL/BIOGRAPHICAL DOCUMENTARY John Lewis: Good Trouble (Magnolia Pictures/Participant)
BEST MUSIC DOCUMENTARY (TIE) Beastie Boys Story (Apple) The Go-Go’s (Showtime)
BEST POLITICAL DOCUMENTARY Boys State (Apple)
BEST SCIENCE/NATURE DOCUMENTARY My Octopus Teacher (Netflix)
BEST SPORTS DOCUMENTARY (TIE) Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes (HBO) Athlete A (Netflix)
BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY St. Louis Superman (MTV Documentary Films)
(Directors and Producers: Sami Khan and Smriti Mundhra. Producer: Poh Si Teng)
MOST COMPELLING LIVING SUBJECTS OF A DOCUMENTARY (HONOR)
Dr. Rick Bright – Totally Under Control (Neon)
Steven Garza – Boys State (Apple)
The Go-Go’s – The Go-Go’s (Showtime)
Judith Heumann – Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (Netflix)
Dick Johnson – Dick Johnson is Dead (Netflix)
Maggie Nichols, Rachael Denhollander, Jamie Dantzscher – Athlete A (Netflix)
Fox Rich – Time (Amazon)
Pete Souza – The Way I See It (Focus Features)
Taylor Swift – Miss Americana (Netflix)
Greta Thunberg – I Am Greta (Hulu)
MacGyver kicks off its fifth season with an episode titled “Resort + Desi + Riley + Window Cleaner + Witness.” Episode one was directed by Avi Youabian from a script by Stephanie Hicks and airs on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 8pm ET/PT.
Lucas Till stars as Angus “Mac” MacGyver, Tristin Mays plays Riley Davis, and Justin Hires is Wilt Bozer. Meredith Eaton is Matty Weber, Levy Tran is Desi Nguyen, and Henry Ian Cusick plays Russ Taylor.
Episode one guest stars include Jessie T. Usher, Jean Brassard, Annabelle Acosta, Enzo D’Agata, Vannessa Vasquez, Juan Pablo Gamboa, Eugenie Bondurant, and Brittany Pena.
“Resort + Desi + Riley + Window Cleaner + Witness” Plot: Mac and the team infiltrate a glamorous hotel used as an international hideout for criminals to find a woman with vital information on Codex. However, their target has a new secret identity, including a completely new face.
Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:
MacGyver, a reimagining of the classic series, is an action-adventure drama about 20-something Angus “Mac” MacGyver, who is part of a clandestine organization within the U.S. government, where he uses his extraordinary talent for unconventional problem-solving and vast scientific knowledge to save lives. Joining his team on high-risk missions around the globe are Riley Davis, an unpredictable computer hacker with a chip on her shoulder; Wilt Bozer, Mac’s roommate and an agent on the team; Matty Weber, a legend in Covert Ops and the director of operations at the Phoenix Foundation; Desi Nguyen, whose job is to protect MacGyver and his team on their global missions; and Russ Taylor, quick-witted, Oxford-educated, ex-military skilled in propaganda and lie detection, who shakes things up by challenging the way MacGyver and the team are used to doing things.
Under the aegis of the Phoenix Foundation, MacGyver takes on the responsibility of saving the world, armed to the teeth with resourcefulness and little more than bubble gum and a paper clip.
Whoopi Goldberg returns to guest star as City Council Speaker Regina Thomas on the season 11 premiere of CBS’s Blue Bloods. Season 11 episode one, “Triumph Over Trauma,” will air on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 10pm ET/PT.
Tom Selleck returns to lead the cast as Frank Reagan, Donnie Wahlberg is Danny Reagan, and Bridget Moynahan plays Erin Reagan. The cast also includes Will Estes as Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou as Henry Reagan, Sami Gayle as Nicky Reagan-Boyle, Marisa Ramirez as Det. Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray plays Officer Eddie Janko.
The season premiere guest stars include Shenyse Leanna Harris, Welker White, Joshua Wills, Michael Quinlan, Jordan Baker, and Jason Bowen.
“Triumph Over Trauma” Plot: Amidst a shifting political climate, Frank goes head to head with City Council Speaker Regina Thomas (Whoopi Goldberg) over protests against police brutality. Also, Jamie and his nephew Joe Hill (Will Hochman) work together to locate Danny and Baez when they go missing while searching for a killer, and Eddie steps up to help an abrasive woman find her father’s body after it was misplaced during the outset of the pandemic.
Blue Bloods is a drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner, and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as Chief.
A source of pride and concern for Frank is his eldest son, Danny, a seasoned detective, family man and Iraq War vet who on occasion uses dubious tactics to solve cases with his partner, Detective Maria Baez. The Reagan women in the family include middle daughter, Erin, a New York Assistant D.A. who serves as the legal compass for her siblings and father, and is a single parent to her daughter Nicky, who is pursuing a career in San Francisco. Jamie is the youngest Reagan, a Harvard Law graduate and the family’s “golden boy.”
Unable to deny the family tradition, Jamie decided to give up a lucrative future in law and follow in the family footsteps as a cop. He’s found a friend and ally in his wife, Eddie, who keeps him on his toes, and has very different reasons than the Reagans for joining the police force. The Reagans welcomed a new family addition after Frank learned his deceased son, officer Joe Reagan, has an adult child they never knew about, a young man who is a rising NYPD cop.
Corey Hendrix as Omie Sparkman in ‘Fargo’ season 4 episode 9 (Photo by Elizabeth Morris/FX)
Writers Noah Hawley and Lee Edward Colston II pay tribute to The Wizard of Oz with FX’s Fargo season four episode nine, “East/West.” The mostly black and white episode has a real Ozian vibe, complete with key characters, a Fargo twist on the yellow brick road, an adorable dog, and a tornado!
Omie Sparkman (Corey Hendrix) takes a break from driving, stretching his legs as he reads a marker honoring Clyde Tombaugh, the man who discovered Pluto. He allows his kidnapped passenger (stored in the car’s trunk) a smoke while pumping him for info. The reluctant passenger, Aldo Abruzo (Joel Reitsma), says Constant Calamita came to him looking for guns, explaining he needed to kill some people in Kansas. Aldo thinks Calamita’s searching for a Swede or an Irishman.
Omie’s next stop is a gas station in the middle of nowhere. The clerk’s by himself and he’s a talker. When asked he confirms a skinny Italian hasn’t passed by recently. But, if he’s on this road he’s sure to stop there since there aren’t many gas stations around.
Omie wants to hang out until Calamita shows up and offers to paint the walls if the clerk will allow him to stick around. He forces Aldo into lending a hand since they have time to kill.
Hours go by and clouds gather overhead as they take a break inside the station. Calamita pulls up and Aldo tries to make a run for it. Omie’s forced to shoot him before he makes it outside.
Calamita hears the shot and slowly exits his vehicle.
The episode jumps back in time one day, catching up with Rabbi Milligan (Ben Whishaw) and Satchel Cannon (Rodney L Jones III) who are also on the road and driving past that same gas station. They arrive in the town of Liberal, Kansas where Rabbi plans to rest for a few days.
A historical marker outside the hotel tells the tale of the Mellon family who lured unsuspecting travelers to their deaths.
Their check-in at the Barton Arms is a bit confusing, with the clerk quizzing Rabbi Milligan on odd topics to determine whether to put them in the east or west side of the hotel. She concludes they should sleep in the west side and warns the sisters who own the place don’t like “colored folk.” But if they stay away from the sisters (The Wizard of Oz‘s witches), they’ll be fine.
After a quick tour of the place, she shows them to their room. On the way there, Rabbi notices a yellow line down the middle of the floor. Apparently, the sisters have split the place in half and each control one side while avoiding the other.
Rabbi wants Satchel to stay in the room until he returns from retrieving money he hid in town years ago. He hands Satchel a knife and reminds him that if he doesn’t return, he’s either dead or in jail.
Rabbi makes it into town only to discover the store where he hid the money has gone out of business and the new owners have taken down the wall where his stash of cash was stored. The new owner confirms the wall was removed but doesn’t say anything about the money – and Rabbi doesn’t ask.
Satchel’s alone in his room when he hears a noise inside a wardrobe cabinet. He opens the door and out jumps a dog! It’s a Cairn Terrier – like Toto – named Rabbit. She’s a cute little thing and very friendly. She takes off running downstairs once Satchel opens the door and he chases after her. He encounters aluminum siding salesman Hunk Swindell (Tim Hopper) in a parlor and pauses for a chat. It turns out Hunk (The Wizard of Oz‘s “Scarecrow”) is a real fan of Dale Carnegie and is quite the people person. Fargo‘s version of The Wizard of Oz‘s “Tin Man” – Hickory J. Milch (Japhet Balaban) – joins them and changes the subject to oil fields. He’s headed to Texas to make his fortune.
Rabbi returns to the hotel and sends Satchel back to their room. Rabbi confesses there’s been a setback obtaining the money, but he thinks he’s solved the problem. He warns Satchel not to wander around when he’s out. Satchel hears the dinner bell and completely ignores Rabbi’s warning.
They join those already gathered around the dinner table, but Satchel’s warned he can’t take a seat. One of the sisters allows it, basically because the other sister refuses to allow “coloreds” at the table. Hunk introduces everyone seated at the table and Rabbi uses a fake name. He claims to be looking for honest work in Sioux Falls.
Hunk keeps up a steady stream of stories as everyone eats.
The following day Rabbi allows Satchel to bring the dog as they head into town. Rabbi stops by a billboard that’s halfway finished and asks the man putting it up what it will say when it’s finished. “The future is…what?” asks Rabbi. The man tells him he’ll just have to wait until it’s complete to learn the answer. He’s going about the job slowly so that he can stay employed.
When asked why he cares, Rabbi replies, “It’s the principle, making people live with uncertainty. It ain’t right.”
They arrive in town and park outside the store, and Rabbi instructs Satchel to stay in the car. Inside the store, the two owners are discussing Rabbi’s visit. The one who spoke with him is sure he knows they’ve taken his hidden money.
Rabbi enters the store from the rear and is able to easily get the drop on the men. He instructs the owners to head back into the office, away from the front of the store. Rabbi demands the return of his money and one owner claims not to know anything. Rabbi hits him with his gun and the other owner confesses it’s in the safe. Since they found it in the store after they purchased it, they believe it’s rightfully theirs.
Rabbi discovers what’s left of his $5,000 isn’t much but it’s better than walking away empty-handed.
Meanwhile, a cop questions Satchel who’s quietly waiting in the car. The cop demands to know what he’s doing as inside the store the owners beg for their lives.
Rabbi appears to consider his next move. We don’t hear any gunshots prior to Rabbi returning to the car to address the cop. Rabbi claims Satchel’s dad is a dead a war hero he served with, and he thinks it’s his duty to care for his friend’s orphaned son.
The cop warns Rabbi to be careful traveling around this town with a “colored” kid.
Back at the hotel, Satchel complains about being hungry. Rabbi’s decided they will leave that evening – without the dog. Satchel pleads to be allowed to bring her and when he doesn’t get his way, he confesses he just wanted one thing for his birthday.
Rabbi had no idea it’s the kid’s birthday and heads off to the gas station to buy the boy a treat. He stops again at the billboard which is now finished. It reads: “The Future is Now!” and he’s unhappy with that declaration. The man’s still working on it and offers no definitive explanation for what it means.
Ben Whishaw as Rabbi Milligan in ‘Fargo’ season 4 episode 9 (Photo by Elizabeth Morris/FX)
The wind’s really kicking up as Rabbi Milligan approaches the gas station. He spots legs sticking out of a door and quietly approaches a window. Peeking in he sees Calamita holding Omie at gunpoint. The wind whips around and makes a noise, causing Calamita to look up and spot Rabbi outside. He heads outside and shoots Rabbi once before he can make it into his car.
Rabbi leans on the hood and isn’t able to return fire because the bullet has rendered his right arm too weak to raise the gun. Omie follows Calamita outside the store and fires his one remaining bullet into Calamita’s back. Calamita returns fire, shooting Omie twice.
While Calamita was occupied with Omie, Rabbi was able to use his left arm to hold up his right and takes aim at Calamita. Unfortunately, a strong gust of wind sends a board into his arm, knocking the gun away. Calamita’s about to shoot Rabbi when the approaching tornado begins sucking everything into the sky. Both Calamita and Rabbi Milligan are sucked up into the funnel.
Satchel wakes to find Rabbi hasn’t returned. When he steps outside the room, the episode switches to color.
He tells the bandaged man in the room next door that he’s just woken up and is looking for his friend. Satchel refuses to come closer as the man instructs and instead returns to his room.
He cuddles Rabbit while waiting for Rabbi’s return, propping a chair under the doorknob to keep out all of the hotel’s strange Ozian guests.
Hours pass and Rabbi still hasn’t returned. Rabbit needs to go out and Satchel gets dressed to leave. They head off down the road together. Satchel pauses to look at the completed billboard and to glance both directions down the highway, deciding which way to walk.
Ruairi O’Connor and Charlotte Hope in ‘The Spanish Princess’ season 2 episode 6 (Photo Credit: Starz)
Queen Catherine (Charlotte Hope) looks on in anguish while King Henry (Ruairi O’Connor) and Bessie Blount spend time with their son as Starz’s The Spanish Princess season two episode six begins. Time passes, snow falls, and young Henry is the apple of his father’s eye as they play at sword fighting.
Maggie Pole (Laura Carmichael) informs Catherine that Cardinal Wolsey has been telling Catherine’s daughter, Princess Mary, she’s to marry. The news angers Catherine who charges off to confront Henry. Henry explains their daughter needs to wed the Dauphin of France to strengthen that alliance since his sister Mary wed Charlie Brandon without his permission. Wolsey isn’t the only person campaigning for a marriage, and Henry confesses he still wants Mary’s head on a spike but realizes that’s not feasible.
Henry wonders why Catherine’s taking an interest in their daughter’s future now, given the fact she doesn’t seem to have ever cared about the child’s welfare in the past. Catherine claims it’s her right – not Wolsey’s – to secure a marriage for her daughter.
Catherine pens a note to her nephew Charles who’s the current King of Spain. She wishes to see him in person. She informs him that her daughter is set to marry the French Dauphin but believes it’s possible Charles would make a better match.
Catherine instructs Lina (Stephanie Levi-John), who’s far along in another pregnancy, to stay behind with Oviedo when they sail to France. It’s better for her unborn child if Lina stays safe in London.
Maggie’s out with Princess Mary when she encounters Thomas More (Andrew Buchan). He explains there’s been trouble among the merchants due to the increasing presence of foreign tradesmen, and the number of soldiers on the streets has been increased in response. Thomas doesn’t believe there will be any further problems and that the situation is under control.
Maggie catches up with Catherine and reminds her that Princess Mary doesn’t know what will happen to her. Catherine assures Maggie that Princess Mary’s future is not yet set in stone. Wolsey won’t be allowed to make that pivotal decision for her child.
A short while later Wolsey (Philip Cumbus) is in a sour mood as he stands next to Queen Catherine, and Henry points out he has no reason to be upset. Wolsey should be happy he’s just been named Chancellor, although Henry admits he did it just to stop his whining.
In Scotland, Meg (Georgie Henley) joins her children to say goodbye to the Duke of Albany who’s off to see King Henry and King Francis I of France. The relationship between the Duke and Meg is friendly, and Meg appears to have happily settled into her life again in Scotland.
The only irritant is the reappearance of Meg’s husband, Angus (Andrew Rothney). The Duke’s departure apparently made Angus assume he could safely return home, but Meg will have none of it. She threatens to kill him if he attempts to occupy her bed ever again. Angus refuses to leave, claiming he is legally her husband.
Meg reaches out to King Henry for help.
King Henry, Queen Catherine, and members of the court attend a royal summit in Calais, France. (The meeting became known as Field of The Cloth of Gold.) They’re reunited with Mary (Sai Bennett) and Charlie Brandon (Jordan Renzo), and Catherine embraces Mary in a warm hug. Henry refuses to soften toward either his sister or his former friend, reminding both they should have been hung for treason.
After Henry walks away, Catherine assures Mary that Henry will eventually come around. Mary’s correct in her assumption that young Princess Mary is now a sacrificial lamb, forced into a marriage to assure England’s alliance with France. Catherine’s not ready to admit defeat and continues to fight against that arrangement.
Charles V of Spain arrives and is happy to be back in Catherine’s presence. Henry expresses surprise at Charles’ arrival, but Charles reminds him this is a meeting of the great kings of Europe. He belongs there. Catherine continues her pursuit of a marriage between Princess Mary and Charles, with Charles gifting Henry a gorgeous horse named Warrior to worm his way into Henry’s good graces.
Catherine advises her husband the horse can kill a man with a single kick.
While King Henry’s away, a rebellion is stirring on the streets of London. His people are hungry and unhappy about the influx of foreign merchants.
Lina’s upset after observing the unrest and Oviedo (Aaron Cobham) attempts to settle her frayed nerves. He pledges to keep her safe.
In France, King Henry and King Francis (Paul Forman) meet for the first time. Catherine notes that King Francis has not brought his son to the summit, suggesting perhaps the boy is weak or ill in which case he wouldn’t make a good husband for Princess Mary. She reminds Henry that King Charles of Spain is 20 and in terrific health.
Princess Mary is introduced to those assembled in the royal tent, and King Francis asks about her health. He believes she looks a little frail, but Wolsey quickly assures him she’s sturdy. Catherine asks about King Francis’ son and the King of France replies, “My son could eat your stallion in a single meal. There is no doubt about his strength.”
King Francis presents his demand for a dowery which King Henry considers extravagant. It’s double what King Francis’ father asked for when he wed Mary. King Francis reveals he’s not convinced Queen Catherine and King Henry’s daughter is actually a princess, given that Catherine was previously married to Henry’s brother. He’s unsure Catherine and Henry’s marriage is lawful.
King Henry asks King Francis to step outside, enraged he’d insult the Queen of England.
The kings remove their royal attire and fight in their shirt sleeves. It’s more of a wrestling match than a modern-day fight, and King Henry initially gets the upper hand. King Francis is able to turn the table and pin Henry to the ground, forcing him to yield.
As Henry walks away angry, Catherine reminds him Princess Mary has the purest bloodline of all of Europe.
Back in London, Lina’s front door’s defaced and she feels threatened. Oviedo explains there are curfews in place and he will be patrolling at night. Lina’s concerned she’ll be alone while he’s out.
In France, Queen Catherine reunites with her friend and former lady, Rosa (Nadia Parkes). Rosa’s there because she and her husband – a navigator – are with the Spanish court. Catherine confesses she hasn’t been reading Rosa’s letters because they’re too painful.
Rosa points out her three daughters and asks to meet Catherine’s daughter, Mary. Catherine explains she’s with Maggie Pole and Lina’s also not available as she remained at home.
Catherine walks away but looks back in happiness mixed with envy as Rosa hugs her daughters and then lovingly greets her husband.
Everywhere she looks Catherine spots couples in love, including Mary and Charlie Brandon.
That evening she takes care of Henry’s bruises and continues to plead her case. She doesn’t believe Mary should wed the Dauphin of France and that King Charles would make a better match. Henry remains unconvinced, despite his own dislike of King Francis.
Catherine and Henry also continue to disagree over whether God is punishing them by not delivering a son. Catherine thinks the love they share’s enough while Henry remains convinced he needs to have a male heir to prove he’s been chosen by God to lead.
Meg’s letter arrives and in it she claims to have lost her mind. Meg did her research and her letter proclaims she wasn’t sane when she married Angus and therefore her marriage should be annulled. She beseeches Henry to write to the Pope on her behalf.
During a gathering at the summit, Catherine tells the Duke of Albany to inform Meg there’s nothing Henry can do and she just has to make the best of her marriage to Angus. Mary disagrees, arguing if someone’s unhappy in a marriage they should change their circumstances. Mary reminds her that after taking her destiny into her own hands, she’s blissfully happy.
Charlie attempts to stop the disagreement, but neither Catherine nor Mary will back down. Mary says Meg’s turned to law books and knows her rights. However, Catherine points out they can’t take a stand against the Douglases because they’re useful to King Henry.
Meanwhile, Oviedo rushes home to grab Lina and the boys. The rioting has begun and it’s no longer safe outside the palace. Soldiers assist Lina and Oviedo, but the palace is too far away. Lina suggests they go to Bessie’s house instead. Her home will have guards due to her son.
They make it there only to learn Bessie’s blaming everything on the “incomers.” They’re the troublemakers, despite the fact they’re the victims of the violence. The proper order will soon be restored.
Uncomfortable but with nowhere else to turn, Lina remains at Bessie’s while Oviedo rejoins the soldiers.
Nadia Parkes and Charlotte Hope in ‘The Spanish Princess’ season 2 episode 6 (Photo Credit: Starz)
Catherine opens up to Rosa during the gathering, revealing Henry had a son with Bessie. Her own efforts have been in vain. Rosa hopes Henry’s still kind to Catherine, and she admits he’s changed. She blames herself but Rosa believes Catherine’s hurting her own heart without cause.
“You have given the King a strong, intelligent daughter,” says Rosa. “Catherine, your mother is Queen Isabella of Castile. Your daughter is from a line of warrior queens. Forget about some milksop English boy. Mary is your heir – your legacy. She will be the one to rule and follow you in greatness, but she needs her mother’s love to do that.” (Rosa says exactly what Catherine needs to hear.)
King Charles calls out Wolsey, naming him as the man being secretly referred to as the “Second King.” King Henry listens to this announcement, considers it, but doesn’t respond.
A short while later, Charlie and Henry engage in their first real conversation away from the crowd. Charlie’s sorry to hear about the rioting and Henry laughs as he recalls how they used to be able to handle their drink and still function. He pardons Charlie and says he can return to England with Mary if he wishes. Charlie becomes emotional and gives Henry a hug.
The rioting forces King Henry and the others to return home sooner than planned.
As they’re preparing to leave France, Maggie asks Catherine what’s been decided about Mary. Catherine says it’s come down to who Henry trusts more – her or Wolsey. Henry’s still weighing the merits of the Dauphin of France and King Charles.
Rosa says her goodbyes to Catherine, advising her to hold onto her daughter and her God. That’s what matters. Rosa returns the compass Catherine gave her when she left England, a compass given to Catherine by Christopher Columbus. She believes Catherine needs that compass now more than she does.
During their voyage home, Catherine attempts to connect with her daughter. Mary, understandably, isn’t open to her mother’s overtures. When Mary walks away, Maggie warns Catherine it will just take some time. Catherine promises she will be worthy of her daughter’s love.
Catherine informs Henry she wants to educate their daughter in philosophy and languages, as a boy would be. She’ll personally oversee her daughter’s education because one day she will be a queen. Henry agrees that once her betrothal’s been decided Catherine can do as she pleases with Mary’s education.
In London, the rioting escalates. Oviedo diffuses a tense situation, ridding a man of his weapon. Henry Pole marches up and kills the rioter, unaware he’s unarmed and was going to retreat.
Lina and Bessie watch the events unfold and have differing points of view. Lina’s saddened an unarmed man was struck down while Bessie believes he got what was coming to him.
Oviedo blames King Henry and his taxes for all this suffering. Lina warns him never to say that again – not even to her.
King Henry, Queen Catherine, and Princess Mary’s return to London is met with protests. They’re forced to ride through the streets amid the rioting. Princess Mary goes missing and Catherine frantically searches the streets, calling out her name. When she’s found Queen Catherine wraps her in a huge hug.
Catherine finally reunites with Lina and explains she thought she was being punished by God when she briefly lost Mary.
King Henry’s livid to discover Meg’s written another letter, one he believes is meant to shame him. She’s now claiming King James didn’t die at Flodden and therefore her marriage to the Earl of Angus is unlawful. She begs, again, for Henry to appeal to the Pope on her behalf.
Catherine prays in the chapel and then writes back to Meg. She pleads with her to stop trying to revoke her marriage. She asks Meg to be a good wife to Angus and make her peace.
Later, Queen Catherine speaks with Princess Mary. Catherine calls her daughter brave and asks if they can walk in the gardens tomorrow. Mary responds by revealing her father’s going to be cutting people’s heads off.
Catherine enters as King Henry’s being read a list of the ringleaders who need to be punished. Thomas More and Wolsey are involved in the conversation, and it’s More who reads the list of charges. Wolsey says the rebels must pay but Catherine feels Henry needs to show them mercy. She believes they only rioted because they’re hungry and hurting. She pleads for Henry to spare the children who witnessed the bloodshed from seeing any further violence.
Henry proclaims those guilty will hang.
Oviedo speaks with Catherine as those found guilty are walked to the scaffolding. He believes they’re innocent and don’t deserve to die, and Catherine promises to try again to convince Henry to call off the hangings.
Dozens of men are led onto the scaffolding while a crowd gathers in the stands. Catherine asks Henry to please reconsider but he refuses.
Thomas More asks if the men have any final words and some plead for mercy. Henry refuses and calls for them to die. However, he will not stick around to watch them hang.
Catherine, Wolsey, and Edward Stafford join Henry as the executions are taking place. Henry reveals Princess Mary will wed the King of Spain, not France. Catherine won that battle and she thanks him for Mary’s sake.
Henry turns on Wolsey, angered anyone would ever give him the title of “Second King.” He demands Wolsey refer to him as Your Majesty out of respect, rather than Your Grace. Catherine tries again to have the men spared, revealing she’s with child and would like them spared for their unborn son’s sake.
Henry believes this pregnancy is their one final chance. He grants the men mercy.
The lever is just about to be pulled when Catherine instructs the hangman to stop. She informs the crowd King Henry has pardoned the men and they respond by crying out, “God save the King!”
Meg informs the Duke of Albany that Angus has stolen everything she owns. She requests the Duke use his connections to her obtain an annulment from the Pope since her brother refuses to help. Meg warns she’ll find a way to rid herself of Angus and no one – not King Henry or Queen Catherine – will stand in her way.
Season eight of NBC’s The Blacklist continues with episode two, “Katarina Rostova: Conclusion.” Episode two is set to air on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 8pm ET/PT.
The cast of The Blacklist is led by James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington and Megan Boone as Elizabeth Keen. Diego Klattenhoff plays Donald Ressler, Amir Arison is Aram Mojtabai, Hisham Tawfiq is Dembe Zuma, and Harry Lennix stars as Harold Cooper.
“Katarina Rostova: Conclusion” Plot: As Liz pushes a source for answers, Red and the Task Force grapple with the implications of her actions. Tensions boil over and a drastic action is taken, which will change Red and Liz’s relationship forever.
Season 8 Description, Courtesy of NBC:
With his back against the wall, Raymond Reddington (Spader) faces his most formidable enemy yet: Elizabeth Keen (Boone). Aligned with her mother, infamous Russian spy Katarina Rostova, Liz must decide how far she is willing to go to find out why Reddington has entered her life and what his endgame really is. The fallout between Reddington and Keen will have devastating consequences for all that lie in their wake, including the Task Force they helped to create.
Megan Boone as Elizabeth Keen and James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington in ‘The Blacklist’ season 8 episode 2 (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC)James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington and Laila Robins as Katarina Rostova in season 8 episode 2 (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC)Megan Boone as Elizabeth Keen in season 8 episode 2 (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC)James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington, Jonathan Holtzman as Chuck, and Michael Pemberton as Heidegger (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC)Megan Boone as Elizabeth Keen in season 8 episode 2 (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC)Hisham Tawfiq as Dembe Zuma and James Spader as Raymond “Red” Reddington in season 8 episode 2 (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC)Diego Klattenhoff as Donald Ressler in season 8 episode 2 (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC)
